Causes Of Irregular Migration In Nigeria

Human migration can be influenced by various different stressors, whether it be by choice, in hopes of starting a new adventure, or by force, fleeing brutal persecution of a certain threat. Each individual has a unique story, all coming from different backgrounds and places around the world. However governing and political bodies often need certain labels and categories in order to define such a diverse set of people. Such legal definitions seem unnecessary or extensive due to the limitations they pose onto one’s identity, but they are a byproduct of sketching lines on the landscape and securing borders, protecting those who inhabit and belong.

Migration policies are often designed with the sole objective of influencing international migration by either restricting or encouraging circular migration, immigration or emigration(Ripsman & Paul, 2010). Open border policies have contributed to the uncontrolled to the flow of illegal immigrants into countries and in turn generating challenges to the host countries. The fundamental basis for arguments has been whether open immigration policy or restricted immigration policy

People migrate for various reason, such as working, studying and asylum seeking. In 2014, OECD data display the inflow of foreign population to the UK is 504,000; US has 1,016518; Canada has 260,411. It is a double-edged sword – productive immigrants contribute to the economic growth of the country and do not threaten the welfare of the natives. On the contrary, if the immigrants find it hard to adapt to the country, they would increase the cost of the country(Borjas, 1994). It is common that when one thinks about immigration, he would relate it to the negative influences that are brought by the immigrants, as Edith Abbott states in the report of the National Commission of Law and Enforecement(1931: 23) “The theory that immigration is responsible for crime, … that all newcomers should be regarded with an attitude of suspicion, is a theory that is almost as old as the colonies planted by Englishmen on the New England coast.” Hence, we would like to explore whether, or under what circumstances does immigration lead to higher levels of crime.

While it is common to hear about ‘migrants and refugees’, it is important to recognise that the two terms refer to very different groups of people. While both groups have effectively moved from one country to another, the circumstances leading up to that move are markedly different for each group.

The immigration originates in poverty, the bane of all mischief. Without opportunities of jobs, bandits rise; without promises of food, children collect rubbish; without hopes of prosperity, Enrique’s mother risks to

By the decades the number of immigrants doubles, triples and quadruples going one up the scale each decade.” Most people immigrate for “economic opportunity”. Most of the people that immigrated for “economic opportunities” are women with 41% and men with 37%. The second highest reason people immigrate is for a better life for their family. 36% of woman immigrate for a better life and 40% of men immigrate to look for a better life. The number of legal immigrants arrested in 2017 increased by 250 percent, up to 13,600 compared to 5,498 in 2016. “Immigrant population hit a record of 43.7 million in July 2016” Today we need skilled workers and some immigrants did not immigrate to become a skilled worker. They might have immigrated because they wanted to find a good home or a better

To begin it is helpful to understand that the word “migrant” is a rather contested concept, one that changes over time, and varies depending on the criteria used to assign it.(Raghuram & Erel, 2014, p.133)

For the last year, people from the various regions of the globe have been fleeing their home countries and migrating toward several nations across Europe. What pushes them away and what draws them to their final destinations? Ascertaining a single motivation of immigration remains too complex to determine because a variety of factors and goals have lead to this grand movement. Several issues arise from increased numbers of immigrants who may or may not be finding what they seek.

Thirteen million refugees and about 100 million immigrants have moved across borders within the last several decades (Potocky-Tripodi 2002). Global changes that have currently occured account for an unprecedented movement of individuals across the world in search of better opportunities and conditions.

For example, a major issue, and humanitarian crisis is the Syrian Refugee Crisis. This partly arose as their government was concerned with spending a disproportionate amount on military and public-sector wages while they disregarding the economically disadvantage in a war-torn environment. Consequently, over 4.7 million people are seeking safety and fleeing from violence. Many of these individuals are seeking ways of immigrations as they have been displaced (2016). Moreover, this illustrates a vulnerable situation where individuals may turn to illegals methods of immigrations including, but limited to, smuggling. To further illustrate this point, the now infamous picture of a young boy who was deceased on a beach illustrates the negative implication that can transpire when individuals feel that hiring a smuggler is their best course of

Unauthorized migration in the United States has turned into a “Vicious Cycle” of adverse effects that sustain a system of underdevelopment, reduced productivity, low-wage, and limited rights (Hinojosa, 2015). This is the reality of many migrants that leave their country of origin in search of economic mobility. The push factors that influence people’s decision to migrate are primarily economic and security. Poverty, lack of employment, opportunities, and economic mobility along with high rates of violence and crime drive people out of their home countries which tend to be in the Global South and into the Global North where developed nations like the United States have pull factors that attract the excessive labor from developing nations. Demand for low-skilled labor, higher paying wages, social and political stability, quality education, and greater wealth are some of the many qualities that make advanced nations the preferred destination.

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countries to the United States, Europe, and Saudi Arabia. When people don’t get enough food, money,

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is imperative to understand how societies interact and the issues they are facing. I have been interested in languages, cultures, and international affairs for many years which is why I have decided to major in Global Studies. To broaden my global perspective, I am currently participating on St. Lawrence University's Global Francophone Cultures program where I am studying abroad in Quebec, Canada; Rouen, France, and Dakar, Senegal. In addition to learning the French language, the main area of focus for this year's program is immigration. One of the courses I am taking is called, “The Age of Migration: Labor Mobility in the EU.” In this course we have read various articles on immigration, researched countries immigration policies, and are studying the economics of immigration. We

It is therefore no wonder that migrants come, either fleeing violence or prosecution (asylum seekers) or looking for work, (economic migrants). The question the EU needs answering